Cheap flights to Naples

Naples is loud and brash, but one thing it isn’t is boring. Great food, world famous archaeological sites, and arguably Italy’s most picturesque coastline ensure that there is never a dull moment in this busy town. Pizza, ice cream, noisy vespas and towering volcanoes spring to mind when you mention Naples. And while this city doesn’t boast the elegance of rival destinations like Venice or Rome, it more than makes up for it in the culture stakes. Rome may have the Colosseum and the Pantheon, but Naples has Pompeii and Herculaneum; two Roman towns preserved forever by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD.

As you’d imagine, Naples’ museums are also fit to burst under the weight of antiquities on offer from these two marvellous archaeological gems. Oh, and the city’s old town is also a World Heritage Site, so be sure to give it a wonder. But with its mix of Arab, Spanish, French and Norman influences, it’s Naples’ cuisine that sets it head and shoulders of the competition. This is the home of pizza after all.

April 2017
Port d'Alba opening onto Piazza Dante is Naples' atmospheric book trade quarter. Once bustling, now just a few sellers remain; ripe for discovery are stacked tomes and bundles of poignant vintage postcards.

April 2017
Naples marks 50 years since the passing of its most celebrated comic actor Totò (born Antonio De Curtis). Check the tourism office for related events and tours of the Prince of Laughter's working-class Rione Sanità district.

July 2017
All aboard the newly launched Archeotreno that goes around the bays of Naples and Salerno as far as the Cilento Coast, stopping at the principal and less-known archaeological sites.

July 2017
Avoid the downtown crowds and humidity by heading to serene Posillipo and Parco Virgiliano for panoramic views, playgrounds and a running track.